When left unaddressed and untreated, mental health disorders can impede your ability to function in daily life. It can be incredibly frustrating to experience symptoms that make ordinary tasks, like getting out of bed or talking to people, feel impossible to complete. Seeking support can be helpful for symptom management. While treatment mental health recoveryRead More
It is that time of year when family gatherings are being planned and people are excited to see you. This can be a challenge for you in recovery. You have gone through months of readjusting to your newfound life without relying on substances and are loving how far you have come. For many people, spendingRead More
Everyone has the ability to cultivate happiness. However, many people don’t know how to do this. Since no two people are the same, you have to figure out what specifically makes you happy as a unique person. However, there are a number of habits that can help everyone who wants to raise their happiness levels.Read More
According to an article from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), one in five, or 57.8 million adults in the United States, are living with a mental health disorder. Furthermore, of these 57.8 million adults, only 47.2% (25.6 million) received mental health treatment. Numerous factors contribute to less than half of U.S. adults receivingRead More
Family is an integral part of who we are. Our experiences with family help shape how we see, feel, and think about ourselves and the world. Maybe you remember all the times family members said you have your great-uncle’s eyes or you are just like your grandmother in all her anxious angst. Our similarities toRead More
It’s easy to think that you have to be perfect. However, accepting your flaws and past mistakes can provide you with a sense of freedom during your recovery. Self-acceptance is essential in recovery and helps you cultivate a new sense of personal awareness and inner peace. The idea of self-acceptance for past choices can makeRead More
Do you have any prevalent memories of feeling lonely? Research shows that feeling lonely can have a harmful effect on your health. Nonetheless, feelings of loneliness are deeply interconnected to our desire for belonging and overall mental wellness. What Does It Mean to Belong? According to an article from the Education Psychology Review, belonging andRead More
Your alarm goes off and your eyes open to the sun peeking through the curtain. You spring out of bed to get the day started. It is that time of year when the earth seems to be full of vibrant colors and the birds are singing songs to each other. This time of year isRead More